What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Acton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Acton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Acton, Massachusetts should increase to $110,626 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ACTON vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Acton, Massachusetts vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 47.5% more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $110,626 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Acton, Massachusetts

Acton, MA vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Acton, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

109.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.4% higher

Commute

51.7% higher

Health

40.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Acton, Massachusetts vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Acton, MA vs. Manhattan, NY

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